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How to Apply for a Michigan Identification Card

Updated on Sat, 12/7/2013

The Michigan Secretary of State Division (SOS) issues non-driver identification cards to State residents who don't have a valid ID card, driver license or an instruction permit from the State or any other jurisdiction. The ID card can be used to prove your identity, age, and residence in a variety of situations. The identification card is valid for four years, and expires on your birthday four years after it was issued. A person cannot have a valid state license and an ID card simultaneously.

APPLYING FOR A MICHIGAN ID CARD

Locate the Secretary of State office nearest to you, as you will have to apply for the ID card in person. You cannot apply online. Call the Department of State Information at (888) SOS-MICH (767-6424) for assistance.

Pay the ID card application fee, currently $10. A free ID card is issued if you are 65 years of age or older, to individuals whose license has been revoked or suspended, or if you are legally blind.

You must also surrender any valid driver license or instruction permit issued by the state of Michigan or any other jurisdiction.

RENEWING A MICHIGAN ID CARD

A Michigan ID card is valid for 4 years.

Locate the Secretary of State office nearest to you, as you will have to apply for the ID card in person. You cannot apply online. Call the Department of State Information at (888) SOS-MICH (767-6424) for assistance.

Pay the ID card renewal fee, currently $10. A free ID card is issued if you are 65 years of age or older, to individuals whose license has been revoked or suspended, or if you are legally blind.

REPLACING A LOST, STOLEN, OR DESTROYED ID CARD

You may be issued a replacement identification card if your original ID card has been lost, stolen or destroyed, or if you have had a name or address change. If it is due to expire very soon, you can also apply for a renewal.

Locate the Secretary of State office nearest to you, as you will have to apply for the ID card in person. You cannot apply online. Call the Department of State Information at (888) SOS-MICH (767-6424) for assistance.